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16 Jul 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has initiated a direct award procurement process, titled "Online Safety Rapid Insights Reporting," to generate rapid insights using unique datasets. The procurement, classified under data and database services, is situated in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Child Rescue Coalition, the supplier holding the necessary intellectual property rights. The procurement process is now in the award stage, as of 16th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 18th August 2026 and end on 17th August 2029. This project falls within the public authority - sub-central government classification, highlighting its significance in addressing emerging online safety threats.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in data services, particularly those with capabilities in emerging threat analysis and insights generation. SMEs that possess niche datasets or can effectively harness and interpret complex data will find this contract aligned with their expertise. Businesses capable of providing bespoke reports and responding rapidly to specific threat requests could greatly benefit from similar government initiatives, driving growth and positioning themselves as key players in the digital safety and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

Online Safety Rapid Insights Reporting

Notice Description

Provision of rapid insight generation, using unique datasets, in response to Ofcom taskings on emerging threats, technologies and services. Insight reports and more granular risk grading on highest risk platforms at the request of Ofcom. Bespoke bulletins in response to a pre-identified threat or areas of significance.

Procurement Information

Child Rescue Coalition hold the intellectual propoerty rights for the unique datasets used to generate the rapid insight reporting required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILD RESCUE COALITION

Further Information

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